Posts by Grantland Channel

  • Best B.S.: Bill and Z-Bo

    Zach Randolph talks to Bill Simmons about the Grizzlies’ season, his changed reputation, and how he got the nickname “Z-Bo.”

  • Inside ILM Part 2: The Evolution of Filmmaking Technology at Lucasfilm

    The secrets behind the “optical printer” that was used on Star Wars, the morphing effect from Willow, the T-Rex from Jurassic Park, and the T-1000 from Terminator 2.

  • Mr. Russell’s House: Bill Russell and Bill Simmons

    NBA legend Bill Russell tells Bill Simmons about the time he was coaxed out of retirement to play for the Lakers, the racial tension he felt in Boston, and why he never wanted his number retired. (Excerpt from the NBA TV special “Mr. Russell’s House.” Check your local listings for airtimes.)

  • Antoine Walker

    B.S. Report: Antoine Walker, Plus Bonus Video

    Antoine Walker sits down with Bill at NBA All-Star weekend to look back on his time at Kentucky (“the best college team in history”), his years with the Celtics, and his recent efforts to help athletes better manage their money. In the bonus video, Walker breaks down the secret Chicago workouts Michael Jordan orchestrated before […]

  • Video: The Dominance of LeBron James

    After LeBron James dominated the Lakers on February 10, the NBA Countdown crew — Magic Johnson, Jalen Rose, Bill Simmons, and Michael Wilbon — broke down his historic five-game run.

  • Jalen and Shaq’s Twitter Beef: Round 2

    Jalen Rose responds to a stream of disrespectful photos Shaquille O’Neal posted on Twitter.

  • Video: Magic Johnson on Michael Jordan Telling Him and Larry Bird ‘There’s a New Sheriff in Town’

    The NBA Countdown crew, Magic Johnson, Jalen Rose, Bill Simmons, and Michael Wilbon reflect on Michael Jordan’s legacy as he approaches his 50th birthday.

  • Video: Tracy Morgan, Bill Simmons, and Cousin Sal

    Tracy Morgan joins Cousin Sal and Bill Simmons to describe his alter ego, Chico Divine, and what he can remember from the time he was naked in Jimmy Kimmel’s green room. He also chats about the time he was kicked out of Prince’s house, his Saturday Night Live audition, and his favorite memory from 30 […]

  • Colin Kaepernick

    B.S. Report: Cousin Sal and Joe House, Plus Bonus Videos From New Orleans!

    Bill is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House to preview both the Super Bowl, and their eating competition showdown. After the jump, check out two videos from New Orleans. In the first, the guys talk Super Bowl prop bets. In the second, Sal and House get ready for their hunger games. To listen to […]

  • Super Bowl Video Extravaganza! Tracy Morgan! PED Talk! Justin Tuck Trolling Simmons!

    Tracy Morgan joins Bill and Cousin Sal to detail the evening he was kicked out of Prince’s house for partying too hard and his idea for a strip club named Chicken Dale’s.

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